Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus tereticornis Forest Red Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Upright
Description:
A large fast growing Australian native tree. This tree can differ in height depending on the availability of water and soil conditions. Masses of fluffy white flowers appear from Winter through to Spring attracting birds and insects. Multi-stemmed bushy habit and narrow shiny-green leaves. Timber is used for construction. Grows approx. 20-50m tall x 5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
>25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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